Heptapterus sympterygium

Heptapterus sympterygium

Heptapterid Fish from the Brazilian Coast

Temperate
Coastal
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Small
Temperate fish

Heptapterus sympterygium is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 4.7 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Heptapteridae
Genus: Heptapterus
Maximum length: 4.7 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Coastal lowlands of eastern Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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